The deadline to postmark all applications will be
Monday, May 5, 2025 for all Districts
Texas Lions provide a variety of programs to encourage youth participation in issues facing society today. Through its contests at the club level, the district level and ultimately the state level, students can research and gain knowledge on various social ramifications of both diabetes and substance abuse. These contests provide youth an opportunity to share leadership experiences and to make a difference in their school and community.
The Texas Lions’ Opportunity for Youth sponsors three main contests during the year. A student may enter multiple contests as long as they meet the qualification requirements for each. You may click one of the links below for more information, or read on for the general procedures and applications:
Diabetes Awareness Essay Contest
Please note this year’s contests will be held online to provide youth from all Texas Districts an opportunity to compete in these contests.
Important Dates
Orientation: Saturday, May 24, 2025 – Via Zoom
Contest: Saturday, May 31, 2025 – Via Zoom
Awards Luncheon: June 7, 2025 – Lubbock, Texas
State Chairperson for Opportunities for Youth
Lion Abel Martinez
MD2 OFY Chair
210-823- 5681
Email Lion Abel
For each contest, the student participant must complete each of the following:
A common contest application form described below and on the contest page
The Code of Conduct Agreement as described below and on the contest page
The Medical Power of Attorney as described below and on the contest pages
These must be submitted by the deadlines stated on the individual contest pages.
If you will be providing a chaperone, please also fill out the Chaperone Guidelines*
* Please note these forms will be required for Winning Contestants of each Contest at State level.